Financial Accountant

About the Division
At Constellation Dealership Software , we believe in driving the maximum value for consumers everywhere. We're empowering leading clients to help them go further and build optimal engagement for their customers.

About the Position
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team for a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Finance Manager. They will manage and coordinate all aspects of accounting and will be responsible for conducting high-level analysis of revenue, credit, expenses and overhead. If you are highly detail-oriented and capable of analyzing data with creativity and innovation in mind, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be working on:

• Record daily financial transactions and post them throughout accounting systems

• Process customer credits, returns, and cash receipts, applying payments accurately to outstanding invoices within the accounting system

• Coordinate and prepare customer invoices while reconciling monthly invoicing activities to ensure they are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies for proper revenue recognition or deferral

• Prepare journal entries and support month-end closing tasks

• Review monthly financial statements and report on any variances

• Generate accounts receivable (AR) aging reports, help calculate allowances for doubtful accounts, compile supporting documents, send out monthly AR statements, and follow up on customer payments

• Complete bank and account reconciliations, including necessary adjustments, analytical reviews, and variance analysis

• Consolidate monthly reporting packages and provide trending analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis

• Meet processing and reporting deadlines

• Assist with special projects as needed

• Lead and support team of accountants and assistant accountants, ensuring smooth daily operations

• Mentor and support team members, providing direction and feedback to help them grow professionally.

• Work closely with offshore teams across different time zones to ensure smooth coordination of financial tasks

Requirements :

• 3-5 years of industry experience in a finance or accounting function. Experience with an international company and prior team management experience are a plus

• Finalist / Qualified Professional Accountant or bachelor's degree in Accounting or business administration

• Working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS including the new IFRS 15 and 16 standard

• Knowledge of multi-currency transactions

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, using excel vlookup and pivot tables in data analysis

• Ability to manage, develop and implement new processes to align with best practices.

• Ability to plan, coordinate and execute the month-end close schedule, including timeline development and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.

• Effective oral, written, and business communication skills

• Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in a team

• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and work in a rapidly changing environment

• Experience with Great Plains, Jedox, Concur, banking applications, or other similar programs is a plus